Items for Sale - Prisoner of War & Civilian Flag of Truce - Section One - Item#19851
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Item# 19851

CIVILIAN FLAG-OF-TRUCE: US 65, 3¢ rose tied by quartered-cork cancel over PAPER AND MUCILAGE USED TO AFFIX 3¢ COIN on inner South-to-North flag-of-truce cover to Rev. George W. Simpson D.D., Washington D.C., OLD POINT COMFORT / VA. // NOV / 26 double-circle datestamp struck at exchange point where outer cover with CSA postage was discarded, as mandated, manuscript "Ex E.B.B." censor's marking, ms. “Cora in Penn” across left side, light horizontal crease thru stamp, small cover edge tear at right, very fresh cover, ex "Summit." GOOD-LOOKING USE DEMONSTRATING THE CUSTOM OF AFFIXING A COIN TO PAY POSTAGE. $350.

Price: $350